JEFFERSON CITY – Several laws related to public safety went into effect August 28, 2025. A synopsis of sections related to public safety follows. The abbreviated descriptions below are intended to make the public aware of some of the new legislation enacted by the Missouri General Assembly which is related to crime and public safety. […]
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Colonel Michael A. Turner, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces the formation of the Strategic Traffic Operations and Rapid Mobilization (STORM) team. The formation of the STORM team is a proactive step by the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Missouri Department of Public Safety to help ensure Missouri is a safe place
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –The State of Missouri is hosting a statewide hiring event 3-6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, at the Capital Mall, 3600 Country Club Dr, Jefferson City. This event offers job seekers a chance to connect with multiple state agencies and learn about a wide range of career opportunities in public service. Attendees
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JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri nonfarm payroll employment decreased by 5,900 jobs in August 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from July’s rate of 4.1 percent. Private industry employment decreased by 2,900 jobs and government employment decreased by 3,000 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 33,900 jobs from August
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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, – Have you missed going to summer camp since your childhood days? Have you always wanted to experience what summer camp is all about, but never had the chance to go? If you’re a woman aged 21 or older, and you answered yes to either of these questions, then Glamp is for you!
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SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) has announced that total nonfarm payrolls decreased over-the-month in August, down -13,300 (-0.2%) to 6,153,700. The July monthly change in payrolls was revised from the preliminary report, from -2,500 to -1,100. The industry sectors with over-the-month jobs increases included: Information (+800), Manufacturing (+400), and Construction (+300).
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SPRINGFIELD – When Governor J.B. Pritzker signed the SAFE-T Act into law in February 2021, supporters claimed it would modernize Illinois’ criminal justice system and make incarceration practices more “fair.” Republicans say the law was rushed through during a lame-duck session and made sweeping changes, putting criminals over victims, imposing unfunded mandates on police officers
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SPRINGFIELD—Just this year, Illinois has already seen 115 tornadoes touch down in the state, which is the highest number of twisters in the nation for 2025. On top of that, communities have faced repeated rounds of severe storms, unleashing destructive straight-line winds and flooding across the state. With September recognized as National Preparedness Month, the
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by Christi Mathis CARBONDALE, Ill. — The popular Mountainfilm on Tour is returning to Carbondale Sept. 26, courtesy of Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Recreational Sports and Services. This year’s Mountainfilm on Tour includes “One Inch From Flying” and “Saving Superman,” which is from Glen Ellyn, Illinois. (Photos provided) The 7 p.m. showing at the Varsity Theater, 418
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BRIDGEVIEW, IL – The Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) has confirmed the first human West Nile virus-related death in suburban Cook County and Illinois this year. A suburban Cook County resident, whose age is in the 60s, has died. Laboratory testing has confirmed that West Nile virus was a contributing factor to the
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